New ZealandProposed NZ vaccine could combat drug addictionA NZ scientist is exploring a new high-blocking vaccine for drug addiction.31 Mar 04:00 PM
All BlacksKicked for touch: ABs' Instagram posts broke alcohol advertising rulesPhotos posted on Instagram can now be considered alcohol advertising, board says.27 Mar 03:16 AM
EditorialEditorial: Sallies give timely warning on PComment: Salvation Army gives a timely warning about methamphetamine.14 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJanet Peters: Intervene early to lessen trauma for kidsComment: Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry has done a great job in raising many issues.11 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldThe family who profited from America's drug crisisSackler family made billions aggressively marketing painkiller, fueling addiction.01 Feb 09:43 PM
LifestyleTauranga doctor joins fight against Bay's meth epidemicThe mother of two wants to do what she can to help.01 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleHow man almost drank himself to death: twiceFrom liquor to lap pool: How swimming saved alcoholic's life25 Jan 08:16 PM
New ZealandArdern highlights early intervention in mental healthArdern outlines New Zealand's mental Health focus at World Economic Forum23 Jan 04:50 PM
EntertainmentCelebrity deaths that shocked the world this yearRising stars gone too soon, tragic overdoses and legends bowing out of the spotlight.21 Dec 10:27 PM
New Zealand17,000 more Kiwis need to quit smoking each year to hit targetMajor changes are needed to reach the Government's Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 target.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who supplied deadly synthetic drugs sentenced to home detentionA man who supplied his sister and cousin synthetic drugs before they died is sentenced06 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandCoroner blasts DHB over death of Nicky StevensCoroner makes recommendations for changes to prevent another death like Nicky Stevens'.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandQuarter of teens watch porn before age 12, report revealsAlmost a quarter of teenagers think nobody should view porn.05 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment told to get on with it on mental healthHealth Minister says the Government will give a considered response to report.04 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionComment: Cannabis is strong stuff these daysThe cannabis they want to legalise is strong stuff these days.28 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleThousands of men quit sex for 'No Nut November'Almost 17,000 men have taken a vow of chastity for the month of November.23 Nov 08:14 PM
WorldDangerous drug lord's big plans for AussieThe drug lord is behind bars but for his feared cartel, it's still business as usual.10 Nov 11:37 PM
New ZealandSynthetics-contaminated cooking utensil poisoned kidsPolice believe drugs were not intentionally administered to anybody in the family.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandJames Fleet's mother: 'My son didn't deserve to die'Bron Fleet speaks for the first time publicly about her son.04 Nov 05:00 AM
EntertainmentGeorgia Harrison 'offered to buy me for $3,900 at 15'Daughter of legendary Cream drummer reveals how Harrison tried to "buy" her for the night.04 Nov 02:17 AM
New ZealandHomeless woman's car, belongings stolenDarren Albert also stole from another woman using her own vehicle as an aid.01 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldScreams from Room 13: Are China's kids being electroshocked for internet addiction?Clinic was closed down in 2016 but online video ignites fears it has started up again.26 Oct 05:24 AM
WorldFamily's moving obituary for mum goes viral"This disease would not let her go until she was gone."17 Oct 10:05 PM
LifestyleHow former inmate and drug addict turned his life aroundBut not all are as lucky.06 Oct 01:44 AM
LifestyleThe sad reason Donald Trump doesn't drinkThere's a tragic story behind the President's lifelong sobriety.02 Oct 05:45 PM
New Zealand'Nightmare': Father abused, neglected his childrenAs dad laid passed out, his toddlers played by hot element he used to spot cannabis.27 Sep 08:24 PM
EntertainmentStar hits back over 'mystery package' that fell from pantsThe singer seemed to imply it was litter falling from his pocket.22 Sep 10:38 PM
New ZealandTen people poisoned by synthetic cannabis in 48 hours"It's a trend that has been on the rise for some time now," doctor says.21 Sep 12:10 AM
New ZealandMeth addict shot by police jailed for kidnapping and assaultDick Keefe-Wilson caused chaos at Vinegar Hill while on a methamphetamine bender20 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob raids: Stolen cars, arrests and 26 firearmsPolice target those alleged to have taken over the drug trade in town after major raids.19 Sep 07:11 AM
New ZealandMattresses on floors and staff assaulted at mental health unitStaff abuse and patients sleeping on mattresses on floor at Te Awhina unit.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHead of mental health quits after damning reportDr Sue Mackersey has resigned as clinical director, according to an internal staff email.05 Sep 06:34 PM
New ZealandThe Great Escape - 600 fewer inmates eases prison crisisPrison crisis turnaround as prison population drops by 600 inmates.03 Sep 06:59 AM
New ZealandCall to ban schools expelling studentsDrug Foundation says 51 per cent of prisoners were expelled from school as children.02 Sep 05:00 PM
